Are you ready to have some fun?
The stuff shown on the this page will help make your fishing trips more fun, easier and even more successful! These are the greatest tips ever for young, beginning anglers.
I have collected them for you on this handy web site for whenever you need them. I hope you will learn to practice catch and release. This means release the fish you do not want to eat back into the water. That way they will grow bigger and will be even more fun to catch some other day.
Please do not forget to always be safe around the water, keep the area clean of trash, and have a great time. Remember, a great fishing trip is not measured by the size or number of fish you catch, but by all the fun you have with your favorite fishing buddies. Good fishing!
Mr. Float T. Bobber
The Perfect Knot!
There are many different kinds of knots available for fishing; however, the Improved Clinch knot is probably the easiest and best for young anglers to learn. Letís get started!
1) Run the end of the line through the eye of the hook, then twist that end of the line approximately four to five times around the main line.
2) Put the end of the line through the new small loop formed just above the eye of the hook; push the end of the line through the bigger, new loop you have just formed.
3) Pull line tight, down to the eye of the hook. Snip off the excess line from the knot. . .
and you are ready to go!
Rigging Techniques!
When fishing with a bobber and sinker with live bait, place the sinker approximately 9" above the hook. Then place the bobber or float approximately 18" to 24" above the sinker. If you are fishing in deeper water, the bobber may need to be moved further up the line from the sinker.
How To Cast!
For beginning anglers, I recommend using a push button spin-cast reel. So, assuming this is the type of reel you have, let's get started.
1. Place your thumb on the push-button and hold it in.
2. Still holding in the button, bend your elbow and point the rod tip behind you. Keep your elbow near your side.
3. Release the button as you whip or cast the rod forward.
Safety Tips!
Always fish with an adult or friend.
Watch the weather - lightning is your enemy!
Wear a personal flotation device (life jacket).
Get swimming lessons; if you are going to fish, learn to swim!
Always let someone know where you are going to be fishing
Tackle Box Check List!
Small first aid kit and hand sanitizer
Hooks, sinkers, bobbers, lures, etc. (terminal tackle)
Stringer and line clippers
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nsect repellent
Single-use camera to record your catch
Bottled water and snacks
Bluegill/ Carp Catfish Crappie Largemouth NorthernSaltwater Smallmouth TroutWalleye Panfish Bass Pike BassLIVE BAIT
Crickets B - - - - - - - G -
Crawfish - - G - G - - G G -
Minnows - - G B B B - B - B
Night G G B - G - - G B -
Crawlers
Bluegill/ Carp Catfish Crappie Largemouth NorthernSaltwater Smallmouth TroutWalleye Panfish Bass Pike BassBAIT
Prepared - G B - - - - - - -
Baits
Corn Kernels G B G - - - - - B -
Power Bait - - - G B - - - G -
Salmon Eggs - - - - - - - - B -
Shrimp G - B - - - B - - -
(Frozen)
Bluegill/ Carp Catfish Crappie Largemouth NorthernSaltwater Smallmouth TroutWalleye Panfish Bass Pike BassLURES
(ARTIFICIAL)
Spinners G - - - B B - B B -
Top Water - - - - B G - B - -
Plastic Worms - - - - B - - B - -
Jigs G - - B B - - B G G
Spoons - - - - G G - G G -
Flies G - - - - - - - B -
Best Baits!
What do fish like to eat? Here are some of their favorites. B stands for Best, G stands for Good. But just like some days you want pizza and some days you are hungry for a burger, fish change their minds too, so give them all a try.
Minnetonka Classic Bass Club
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